Unit 3: 1750-1800

Question 1

What was the British’s ‘solution’ to their debt from the French and Indian war?

Answer 1

Taxation on the colonies.

Question 2

What key ideas developed in American Colonies that separated them from the British?

Answer 2

Enlightenment ideals like Natural rights.

Question 3

What acts did the Crown implement to crack down on the Colonies?

Answer 3

Stamp act and Townshend Acts led to unrest among colonies.

Question 4

What convinced Americans that the revolution had to happen?

Answer 4

“Common Sense” by Thomas Paine.

Question 5

What was the outcome of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 5

Was proved weak by Shay’s rebellion and ultimately failed.

Question 6

What was the goal of the constitutional convention?

Answer 6

Called to rectify the confederations weaknesses.

Question 7

What main arguments occurred over how the government should represent states?

Answer 7

Virginia Plan V New Jersey Plan: led to the the GREAT COMPROMISE.